The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1878.

Kumara Times, Issue 573, 29 July 1878, Page 2

The Kumara Times. Published Every Evening. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1878.

An appeal has been made to the muni cipal body of this town for a small subsidy towards the funds of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society. When in its infancy this .society was not only refused support by many, but the idea was also ridiculed that any benefit could possibly arise trotu its formation. There was

one important fact in connection with its organization that was overlooked bv tlio.se who questioned its success, and that was the gentle sex had initiated the movement, and when the object in View was charity combined \vi h svmpath)', tenderness,good humour,and smiles, who more fitted to nude* take the duty with a certaincy ot brintriny it to a sue-

CB.- sinl issue ’? Tin’ society lias been in existence some mouths,. and wo are grat■.iii'tl to learn, from mar.v and reliable sources. that oho amount of dcstinjtion, misery, and poverty that has been relieved by its agency in this town would hardly I’.e credited if the cases were enumerated. On the grounds of the advantages alore of having a well-organised amim..ace ip our midst to inquire iulo any reported case of -distress, it is desirable to support the. society, and we trust the members of the Council will recognize the services of this institution, by vodng a small amount to its support. 1 d the public generally we would say that pecuniary aid by those who have toe means is the most easy form in which benevolence can bp gratified, and that which often requires the least, if any, sacrifice of personal comfort or self love. Nothing seems much clearer than the natural direct ion of charity as if we all relieved according to the measure of our means, how much of the worst evd of poverty might be alleviated.

laiive to tliis jiainful acccident. The steamer Mnllngh, of which Captain Yernazani was owner, being stranded on the north beach, he, in company with two others, yesterday morning attempted to cross a narrow channel which had'brolcen out in the North Spit, to roach the steamer; but he was unsuccessful, owing to the rapidity of the current. Although one of t.ie party tried to dissuade him, the deceased again attempted it alone, and was almost immediately swept off his feet and drowned. Captain Yernazani leaves a widow, one daughter, and two sons, for whom t.ie very deepest sympathy is expressed on all sides.

A few days ago we alluded to the probability of a Cadet Corps being formed m this town, and we now learn that the preliminary steps have been taken, and that the names of thirty-six youths, between the ages of 12 and 15 years, have been forwarded for enrolment. Sergeant, Falvey, of the local Rifle corps, will be their drill instructor, and we understand that all those who have signified their intention of joining will be required to attend a meeting during the week, due notice of which will be given by advertisement In our columns.

Archdeacon Harper, of Canterbury, writes as follows to the Lyttelton 'Cimes : “ [ am somewhat surprised that the Canterbury Press generally has taken no notice of the remarkable tribute paid byall the leading London papers to the memory of the first Bishop of New Zealand. My object, _ however, is not so much to call attention to this oversight as to express the hope that" something may be done by way of a memorial of a man whose part in the history of our adopted country lias been so great, whether as a colonist or a bishop. Whatever may be done in this respect ia other parts of the colony, I venture to suggest that many will be found glad to contribute to some monument, which may help, especially in this part of New Zealand, to preserve his memory amongst us as a possession for ever. My own opinion is that any actual monument does more to preserve the personal memory of a great man than any- other form of memorial. Might we not take example from the beautiful altar tomb, with recumbent figure, erected to the memory of Bishop Patterson, in Christ Church, ’Sydney. Such a monument to Bishop Selwyn would find a suitable place in onr Cathedral, whicu will soon be sufficently advanced to receive it.

Dr. Bradford mentioned in onr Melbourne telegrams a few days ago as having been arrested there is a resident ot Wellington. It will be remembered that oetweon two and three years ago, while resident surgeon of the Melbourne hospital, he ran away with Miss Were, a Victorian heiress, whom he married immediately on his arrival in Wellington, and was thereafter adjudged guilty of contempt of Court by Judge Moiesworth. He had occasion to visit hlelhoume very recently, and has found himself within the grasp of the law. For miraculous cures by the use of Eucalypti Extract, read fourth pa' r e.— [Advt.] °